August 26, 2010 - Franchise research company FRANdata is now collecting data for the third annual franchise compensation survey. The deadline for submitting data is September 24, 2010, and all active franchise systems are welcome to participate.

"Over the past three years, organization charts and compensation strategies at franchisors have been changing significantly," said Darrell Johnson, President & CEO of FRANdata. "In 2011, we expect hiring to pick up and when it does smart franchises are going to need to know the current pay scales for their positions."

The highly anticipated study will collect data for positions in Administration, Compliance, C-Suite, Field Operations, Franchise Development, Franchisee Training, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing and Site Selection. A full list of the positions that will be analyzed is available online at http://www.frandata.com/products/samples/Positions_Inclu ....

Franchise systems wishing to participate can find the online survey at http://survey.akroninc.net/frandata

The survey data will be analyzed and presented in the "Franchise Compensation Report for 2011," which will be available for purchase in time for people to use it for their planning for the next year. All participating franchises will receive a 70% discount on the cost of the salary report.

Insight and analysis will be provided on job functions including salary average and ranges, starting base pay, commission or long-term incentives, and total compensation. Data will additionally be grouped and analyzed by industry, population density, and size of franchise system.

The survey will be performed by FRANdata in partnership with AKRON Inc., a company specializing in compensation studies.

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About FRANdata

FRANdata (www.frandata.com) is an independent research company that tracks and analyzes the franchise industry. The Arlington, Va.-based company receives no advertising or other fee arrangements that might influence its objectivity. FRANdata is often cited as an expert in such leading media as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

About Akron Inc.

AKRON Inc. (www.akroninc.net) is a Washington, DC-based survey and data services firm specializing in compensation and benefits surveys. The firm conducts regional and national studies on behalf of associations and industry groups, and helps ensure HR professionals have access to the latest trends in compensation, benefits, and employer practices.